Charlyn Kay “Char” Swofford, 59, died February 13, 2024, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born January 7, 1965, to Patricia Ann (Keller) Pennock.
Char graduated from Hutchinson High School. She worked as a phlebotomist at the Hutchinson Clinic for many years. In addition, Char worked at Wesley Towers Retirement Community, ensuring the Thorne Care residents were filled with activities, crafts, laughter, hugs, and unconditional love. Most recently, she was the store manager for Bornholdt Plantland, where she gained a second family with Gary, Charla, and the Bornholdt boys, while doing what she loved- digging in the dirt, working with plants, and helping others so they too could have a beautiful yard and flowers. Char enjoyed working on craft projects, riding her Harley-Davidson Trike, and cheering on the Kansas Jayhawks. Despite her health challenges, she was always wanting to help others with her loving heart and bubbly and positive personality. Char remained upbeat no matter how she was feeling.
Char is survived by: her mother, Pat Pennock of Hutchinson; siblings, Michael Pennock of Oceanside, CA, LeAnn Mease (Lamont) of Wichita, and Terri Maddox (Charles) of Sunset, TX; nieces, Lana Lambert (Josh) of Inman and Jamie Wood (Tyler) of Hutchinson; her precious great-nephew, Sebastian and great-niece, Aria Wood; and many, many friends.
She was preceded in death by: her dad, Jack; son, Wesley T. Swofford; and maternal and paternal grandparents.
Graveside service will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 19, 2024, at Lerado Cemetery, Langdon. (Directions to the cemetery are listed below). Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, and 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, with the family present Sunday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hospice House, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.
Directions to Lerado Cemetery, coming from Hutchinson: take K-96 South to K-14 and go South to Pretty Prairie Road. At the Pretty Prairie Road, go 20 miles west and then ½ a mile north.
23694 S. Lerado Road, Turon, KS